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842 DFJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,942 mi
Last recorded85,942 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration842 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,290 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,496 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 83,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 124,012 miles

both front upper suspension mounting rubber bushes are splitting apart when jacked up

exhaust front pipe bracket is broken

rattling noise from within the exhaust

Pass 23 May 2014 120,695 miles

both front upper suspension mounting rubber bushes are splitting apart when jacked up

exhaust front pipe bracket is broken

rattling noise from within the exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear tyres worn on edges

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 102,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear tyres worn on edges

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 78,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriated

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 23 May 2012 78,937 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriated

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 69,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,768 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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842 DFJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 842 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 842 DFJ registered?

842 DFJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is 842 DFJ safe to buy?

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